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A Study to Assess Benefits of Apremilast in Patients With Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis Followed by Dermatologists Under Real Life Settings in France

Completed
Conditions
Psoriasis
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03757013
Lead Sponsor
Amgen
Brief Summary

REALIZE study will include a representative sample of 500 patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis for whom the treating dermatologist has decided to begin apremilast treatment in accordance with the local label reimbursement criteria. Patients may be enrolled into the study up to 4 weeks after starting the study treatment.

REALIZE is a longitudinal, multicenter, observational study under real life settings in patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis after failure or contra-indication or intolerance to other systemic therapy including ciclosporin, methotrexate, or phototherapy UVA + psoralen (PUVA therapy).

Detailed Description

Eligible patients will be identified and invited to enroll from approximately 100 dermatologists in France practicing in public hospitals (or private clinics) or private practice. Patients will be followed over 12 months after initiation of apremilast or until discontinuation of apremilast whatever the earlier. Given the observational nature of the study, apremilast dosing and duration will be at the sole discretion of the treating dermatologist, in accordance with the local label and daily clinical practice. Patient care will follow routine clinical practice, involving regular follow-up visits, without any mandatory visit. In daily practice, patients are usually seen by their treating dermatologist every 6 months. In this study, patients will be followed up at most 12 months after apremilast initiation.

During this study, it is expected to collect data at inclusion (enrolment visit) and around 6 months and 12 months after apremilast initiation, on electronic case report forms (eCRF) by the dermatologist after performing a visit around 6 and 12 months to evaluate the treatment response following the apremilast initiation.

Due to the observational nature of the study, the study protocol does not require any specific tests or additional examinations. All assessments will be recorded in the electronic case report form (eCRF) according to the normal practice of the treating dermatologist. Self-questionnaires will be filled by the patient when visiting his/her dermatologist.

Total duration of the study is 2 years and 6 months, which includes an enrollment period of 1 year and 6 months and a follow up period of up to 1 year.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
453
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male or female aged at least 18 years
  • Patient with a diagnosis of stable moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis
  • For whom the treating dermatologist has made the decision to initiate apremilast treatment in accordance with the local label and reimbursement criteria i.e. a history of failure or contra-indication or intolerance to other systemic therapy including ciclosporin, methotrexate, or phototherapy UVA + psoralen (PUVA therapy)
  • Patient having started apremilast up to 4 weeks before the enrolment visit for treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis even if apremilast has been stopped before inclusion in the study
  • Patient literate and willing to fill in questionnaires
  • Non-opposition form signed by the investigator indicating that the patient received information about the study, and orally agreed.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient who refuses to participate in the study or is unable to give his/her oral consent
  • Patient having participated in an interventional study in the last 30 days
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Patients treated with ApremilastApremilastPatients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis after failure or contra-indication or intolerance to other systemic therapy including ciclosporin, methotrexate, or phototherapy UVA + psoralen (PUVA therapy).
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of patients with Patient Benefit Index score (PBI-S) ≥1 at 6 months after initiation of apremilast.Up to 6 months

The PBI-S questionnaire for skin diseases is a validated instrument to assess treatment needs and benefits in patients with skin diseases. It comprises 23 items on patient-relevant therapy needs and benefits.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of patients with PBI-S=4 at 6 months after apremilast initiationUp to 6 months

The PBI-S questionnaire for skin diseases is a validated instrument to assess treatment needs and benefits in patients with skin diseases. It comprises 23 items on patient-relevant therapy needs and benefits

Adherence RateUp to 12 months

The adherence rate will be defined as the percentage of patients pursuing the treatment with apremilast at 12 months after the initiation of apremilast.. The calculation will take into account the patients having started and discontinued apremilast within 4 weeks before the enrolment visit.

Percentage of patients substituting apremilastUp to 24 months

The percentage of patients substituting apremilast by a biologic will be estimated by the Kaplan Meier method. The date of origin will be defined as the date apremilast has been started.

Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)Up to 24 months

DLQ is a 10-item validated questionnaire used in a wide range of dermatological conditions and across a wide range of disease severity as a quality of life instrument. It covers a variety of health dimensions, including symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work and school, personal relationships, and treatment. The recall period is 7 days. Each item is graded on a Likert scale of 0-3, which gives an overall score ranging from 0 to 30 where lower scores mean better quality of life.

Proportion of patients with DLQI ≤ 5Up to 24 months

DLQ is a 10-item validated questionnaire used in a wide range of dermatological conditions and across a wide range of disease severity as a quality of life instrument. It covers a variety of health dimensions, including symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work and school, personal relationships, and treatment. The recall period is 7 days. Each item is graded on a Likert scale of 0-3, which gives an overall score ranging from 0 to 30 where lower scores mean better quality of life.

Proportion of patients achieving DLQI 0/1Up to 24 months

DLQ is a 10-item validated questionnaire used in a wide range of dermatological conditions and across a wide range of disease severity as a quality of life instrument. It covers a variety of health dimensions, including symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work and school, personal relationships, and treatment. The recall period is 7 days. Each item is graded on a Likert scale of 0-3, which gives an overall score ranging from 0 to 30 where lower scores mean better quality of life.

Change in DLQI score from M0 to M6 and M12Up to 12 months

DLQ is a 10-item validated questionnaire used in a wide range of dermatological conditions and across a wide range of disease severity as a quality of life instrument. It covers a variety of health dimensions, including symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work and school, personal relationships, and treatment. The recall period is 7 days. Each item is graded on a Likert scale of 0-3, which gives an overall score ranging from 0 to 30 where lower scores mean better quality of life.

Proportion of patients with improvement in DLQI ≥ 5 points between M0 and M6, M12Up to 12 months

DLQ is a 10-item validated questionnaire used in a wide range of dermatological conditions and across a wide range of disease severity as a quality of life instrument. It covers a variety of health dimensions, including symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work and school, personal relationships, and treatment. The recall period is 7 days. Each item is graded on a Likert scale of 0-3, which gives an overall score ranging from 0 to 30 where lower scores mean better quality of life.

Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM9)Up to 24 months

TSQM-9 is a 9-item validated self-administered questionnaire used to evaluate the patient's overall satisfaction with study treatment. The TSQM-9 consists of 8 items that make up 3 specific scales (effectiveness, side effects, convenience) and one global satisfaction scale. Scale scores are transformed into scores from 0 to 100 with higher scores representing higher satisfaction in that domain.

Proportion of patients with sPGA 0 or 1Up to 24 months

sPGA static physician global assessment is defined as single-item-5-point categorized scale reflecting the physician's assessment of psoriasis severity. This scale ranges from 0 to 4.

Change in sPGA from baseline to M6 and M12Up to 12 months

sPGA static physician global assessment is defined as single-item-5-point categorized scale reflecting the physician's assessment of psoriasis severity. This scale ranges from 0 to 4.

Proportion of subjects with PBI-S (range 0-4) at 6 months after apremilast initiationUp to 6 months

The PBI-S questionnaire for skin diseases is a validated instrument to assess treatment needs and benefits in patients with skin diseases. It comprises 23 items on patient-relevant therapy needs and benefits.

Proportion of patients achieving PASI75 at M6, M12.Up to 12 months

PASI is a common clinical tool used to measure the severity and extent of psoriasis. PASI score is a composite score grading the severity of psoriasis in four body regions according to erythema, scaling, and thickness, and the total area of skin affected. The final composite score ranges from 0 to 72, with a higher score indicating a greater severity of psoriasis

Percentage of BSA (%BSA) involved at M0, M6, M12Up to 12 months

BSA is the measurement of the body area involved in relation to the whole body surface

Change in % BSA from M0 to M6, M12Up to 12 months

BSA is the measurement of the body area involved in relation to the whole body surface

Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) at M0, M6, M12Up to 12 months

PASI is a common clinical tool used to measure the severity and extent of psoriasis. PASI score is a composite score grading the severity of psoriasis in four body regions according to erythema, scaling, and thickness, and the total area of skin affected. The final composite score ranges from 0 to 72, with a higher score indicating a greater severity of psoriasis

Change in PASI from M0 to M6, M12Up to 12 months

PASI is a common clinical tool used to measure the severity and extent of psoriasis. PASI score is a composite score grading the severity of psoriasis in four body regions according to erythema, scaling, and thickness, and the total area of skin affected. The final composite score ranges from 0 to 72, with a higher score indicating a greater severity of psoriasis

Proportion of patients achieving PASI50 at M6, M12Up to 12 months

PASI is a common clinical tool used to measure the severity and extent of psoriasis. PASI score is a composite score grading the severity of psoriasis in four body regions according to erythema, scaling, and thickness, and the total area of skin affected. The final composite score ranges from 0 to 72, with a higher score indicating a greater severity of psoriasis

Adverse Events (AEs)Up to 24 months

Number of participants with adverse events

Duration of diseaseBaseline

Duration of disease will be defined as the length of time the disease has been present, indication by months of years.

Number of areas of plaque psoriasisBaseline

The number of area of plaque psoriasis will be defined by the number of area observed by the Investigator

Type of chronic psoriasis involvedBaseline

Types if chronic psoriasis, scalp, palmoplantar, genital

The number of lines of previous systemic treatmentsBaseline

Number of lines of previous systemic treatments will be described by one line, two lines

Type of systemic therapy previously administeredBaseline

The type of systemic therapies includes corticosteroids, topical, other classification of medications

Duration of previous chronic psoriasis treatmentBaseline

The duration of previous treatment will be described in months, years.

Number of motivations of the prescription of apremilastUp to 24 months

Motivations will be described by the number of patients with lack of response or intolerance or patient's dissatisfaction regarding the previous treatment.

Percentage of motivations of the prescription of apremilastUp to 24 months

Motivations will be described by the percentage of patients with lack of response or intolerance or patient's dissatisfaction regarding the previous treatment.

Trial Locations

Locations (93)

Private Practice, Torcy

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Torcy, France

Saint-Etienne Hospital

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St Priest en Jarez, France

Private Practice 2, Antony

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Antony, France

Private Practice, Chalons-en-Champagne

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Chalons-en-Champagne, France

Private Practice 3, Joue les Tours

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Joue les Tours, France

Private Practice, Chartres

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Chartres, France

Private Practice 4, Lyon

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Lyon, France

Private Practice, Joue les Tours

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Joue les Tours, France

Private Practice, La Valette du Var

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La Valette du Var, France

Private Practice, Lille

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Lille, France

Private Practice, Orléans

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Orléans, France

Mans Hospital 2

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Le Mans, France

Private Practice, Essey-les-Nancy

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Essey-les-Nancy, France

Private Practice, Laval

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Laval, France

Private Practice, Le-Bourget-du-Lac

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Le-Bourget-du-Lac, France

Valence Hospital 3

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Valence, France

Valence Hospital

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Valence, France

Private Practice, La Teste-de-Buch

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La Teste-de-Buch, France

Private Practice, Toulouse

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Toulouse, France

Private Practice, Narbonne

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Narbonne, France

Private Practice 2, Lyon

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Lyon, France

Annecy Genevois Hospital, Metz Tessy

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Metz Tessy, France

Private Practice, Meudon-la-Forêt

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Meudon-la-Forêt, France

Private Practice 3, Paris

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Paris, France

Private Practice, Pontoise

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Pontoise, France

Mathilde II Clinic

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Rouen, France

BCRM Toulon - HIA Saint-Anne

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Toulon Cedex 9, France

Valence Hospital 2

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Valence, France

Private Practice, Nogent-Le-Rotrou

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Nogent-Le-Rotrou, France

Hotel Dieu Hospital, Dermatologic Clinic

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Nantes, France

Private Practice 3, Nice

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Nice, France

Nord Franche-Comté Hospital

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Trevenans, France

Jacques Lacarin Hospital

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Vichy, France

Private Practice, Antibes

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Antibes, France

Private Practice, Amiens

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Amiens, France

Private Practice, Argenteuil

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Argenteuil, France

Saint-Joseph Clinic, Angouleme

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Angouleme, France

Private Practice 2, Arcachon

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Arcachon, France

Private Practice, Aubière

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Aubière, France

Reims-Bezannes Polyclinic 3

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Bezannes, France

Private Practice, Auch

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Auch, France

Private Practice, Besançon

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Besançon, France

Private Practice, Bègles

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Bègles, France

Private Practice, Bordeaux

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Bordeaux, France

Private Practice, Biarritz

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Biarritz, France

Docteur Duchenne Hospital 2

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Boulogne-sur-Mer, France

Docteur Duchenne Hospital

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Boulogne-sur-Mer, France

Private Practice, Caen

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Caen, France

Private Practice 2, Chalons-en-Champagne

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Chalons-en -Champagne, France

Chalons-en-Champagne Hospital

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Chalons-en-Champagne, France

New Sud Francilien Hospital

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Corbeil Essonnes, France

Trousseau Hospital

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Chambray-Les-Tours Cedex, France

Métropole Savoie Hospital

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Chambéry, France

GH de Dax, Dax

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Dax, France

Private Practice, Chamalières

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Chamalières, France

Private Practice 2, Chartres

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Chartres, France

Private Practice 2, Dijon

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Dijon, France

Private Practice 3, Dijon

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Dijon, France

Victor Jousselin Hospital

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Dreux, France

Emile Durkheim Hospital - Saint Jean Health Center

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Epinal Cedex, France

Private Practice, Dole

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Dole, France

Private Practice 2, Joue les Tours

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Joue les Tours, France

Private Practice, La Varenne Saint Hilaire

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La Varenne Saint Hilaire, France

Private Practice 2, Laval

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Laval, France

Golfe de St-Tropez Clinic

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Gassin, France

Private Practice, L'Union

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L'Union, France

Private Practice 2, La Teste-de-Buch

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La Teste-de-Buch, France

Private Practice, Le Mans

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Le Mans, France

Private Practice, Lyon

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Lyon, France

Private Practice 2, Luce

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Luce, France

Private Practice, Luce

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Luce, France

Private Practice, Martigues

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Martigues, France

Private Practice, Nevers

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Nevers, France

Mans Hospital

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Le Mans, France

Private Practice, Muret

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Muret, France

Private Practice, Paris

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Paris, France

Private Practice 2, Paris

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Paris, France

Private Practice, Quimper

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Quimper, France

Private Practice, Saint-Etienne

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Saint-Etienne, France

Private Practice 2, Nice

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Nice, France

Private Practice, Pontarlier

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Pontarlier, France

CHI de Cornouaille - Laennec

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Quimper, France

Private Practice 4, Paris

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Paris, France

Private Practice 5, Paris

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Paris, France

Auxerre Hospital

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Auxerre, France

Henri Duffaut Hospital

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Avignon Cedex 9, France

Reims-Bezannes Polyclinic 2

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Bezannes, France

Reims-Bezannes Polyclinic

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Bezannes, France

Private Practice 3, Caen

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Caen, France

Private Practice 2, Caen

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Caen, France

Private Practice, Cannes

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Cannes, France

Private Practice, Dijon

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Dijon, France

Edouard Herriot Hospital

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Lyon, France

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